In 1993 the band was renamed to Guts Pie Earshot. It consisted at that time of Patrick Cybinski (Cello in various orchestras), Jean Jacobi (Drums with Tecbilek, Ministry of good Vibrations, Lucy killed the Dragon), Anneke Punkt (Formerly member of the band Loonies), Alex Franke (from Phew) and Gunther Steudel (in the meantime also composer of contemporary film music) Since 2004 the band is completely minimalistic with Patrick Cybinski on the cello and Jean Jacobi on the drums.
Big amount of free music on their website:
http://www.gutspieearshot.de/
Wait
Guts Pie Earshot Lyrics
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I'm waiting for the start to run
then I stumble three steps forward and then back
I know I live
how they look at me now
just as if I'm wrong
I decided that it's better to wait here while the others run
I am slower if they run
and I wait for them to wait for me
my number one
and they're running backwards
trying to be as slow as me
but they'll never catch me now I hide
and like a stone I live
then one day I'm moving
patiently I try make one meter in a year
or two as they walk by
and I wait for them to wait
I am slower if they run
and I wait for them to wait for me
my number one
The lyrics of Guts Pie Earshot's song "Wait" explore the idea of feeling different and not being able to keep up with others. The singer describes standing still and watching others run ahead, stumbling forward and then back as they try to keep up. They feel like they are being judged or looked down upon because they can't go as fast as everyone else. However, they ultimately decide that it's okay to wait and go at their own pace, even if that means waiting for others to wait for them.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of waiting and being patient, even if it makes the singer slower than everyone else. They see themselves as "number one" and value going at their own speed over trying to keep up with the crowd. The final verse paints a picture of slow progress, with the singer expressing a willingness to take their time and only move forward a little bit at a time. They acknowledge that others may pass them by, but they remain committed to their own path.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wait" are a poignant and reflective meditation on individuality and patience. They encourage listeners to embrace their own strengths and weaknesses, rather than trying to keep up with others at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand
The singer is present and ready to act.
I'm waiting for the start to run
The singer is waiting for the right time to begin their journey.
then I stumble three steps forward and then back
The singer is struggling to make progress.
I know I live
The artist is aware of their existence and their place in the world.
how they look at me now
The artist is aware of how others perceive them.
just as if I'm wrong
Despite living their life, the singer feels misunderstood by others.
I decided that it's better to wait here while the others run
The singer has made a conscious decision to wait and not follow the crowd.
and I wait for them to wait
The artist is hoping others will wait for them to join.
I am slower if they run
The artist is aware that they can't keep pace with everyone else.
and I wait for them to wait for me
The artist is asking for patience and understanding from those around them.
my number one
The singer is referring to themselves as their top priority.
and they're running backwards
Others are trying to slow down to match the artist's pace.
trying to be as slow as me
Others are making an effort to be patient and understanding.
but they'll never catch me now I hide
Despite the effort of others, the singer is still struggling to keep up and has resorted to hiding.
and like a stone I live
The singer feels stagnant and unchanging, like a rock.
then one day I'm moving
Despite their slow progress, the artist is still making an effort to move forward.
patiently I try make one meter in a year
The artist is working hard to make very small and slow progress.
or two as they walk by
Even though others are moving much faster, the singer is trying to keep up at their own pace.
and I wait for them to wait
The singer is still asking for patience from those around them.
I am slower if they run
The artist is still struggling to keep up with others.
and I wait for them to wait for me
The artist is still hoping for understanding and patience from those around them.
my number one
The artist is still placing themselves as their top priority.
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.